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Eco-Friendly Tips

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You've just taken another step toward conserving energy--and our natural resources. Each of us can help control energy use. Simple ideas, such as replacing incandescent light bulbs with CFL bulbs, can have big effects. More than $256 can be saved annually by just turning off and unplugging electrical appliances when not in use. This helps avoid energy waste and can prevent over 1,000 pounds of pollution. When you manage your energy use, you help the environment.

Minnesota's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives® is partnering with Minnesota State Parks and Trails to bring you more ideas to help. Follow these tips from Minnesota's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives® to conserve energy, do your part for the environment, and save money.

Home Energy

Turn off unnecessary lights.

Turn off computers and other office equipment when they're not being used, especially overnight and weekends.

Heating your home to higher than 68° in the winter or cooling it below 78° in the summer costs extra.